# Episode 043: Tell us how you really feel, Jimmy..

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2015-10-30
- Length: 1h 03m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-30-episode-043-tell-us-how-you-really-feel-jimmy
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-043-tell-us-how-you-really-feel-jimmy

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their journeys to YouTube, recent tool purchases like the Glow Forge and Festool equipment, and the evolving landscape of creator monetization including YouTube Red and PR agency contracts. They share personal anecdotes about building projects, shop injuries, and recommend other creators like Paul Jackman and Dirty Smith.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-30-episode-043-tell-us-how-you-really-feel-jimmy#t=0) Introduction and Project Updates
- [12:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-30-episode-043-tell-us-how-you-really-feel-jimmy#t=736) YouTube Red and Creator Monetization
- [17:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-30-episode-043-tell-us-how-you-really-feel-jimmy#t=1060) PR Contracts and Brand Relationships
- [27:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-30-episode-043-tell-us-how-you-really-feel-jimmy#t=1628) Tool Purchases: Glow Forge and Festool
- [31:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-30-episode-043-tell-us-how-you-really-feel-jimmy#t=1885) Shop Tools: Drum Sanders and Belt Grinders
- [38:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-30-episode-043-tell-us-how-you-really-feel-jimmy#t=2320) Shop Injuries and Safety Stories
- [44:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-30-episode-043-tell-us-how-you-really-feel-jimmy#t=2685) Why They Started YouTube
- [53:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-30-episode-043-tell-us-how-you-really-feel-jimmy#t=3232) Creator Recommendations and Patreon

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Glow Forge (tool)
- Festool (tool)
- Beaumont (tool)
- Craftsman (company)
- YouTube Red (other)
- Patreon (other)

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- [ICYMI... HIBT Lab! Colin and Samir: Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2022-07-21-icymi-hibt-lab-colin-and-samir-colin-rosenblum-and-samir-chaudry) (How I Built This)
- [YouTube Creator and Cookbook Author: Rosanna Pansino](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2024-04-22-youtube-creator-and-cookbook-author-rosanna-pansino) (How I Built This)
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